Field Inspector, Restoration & Inspection Group

This position is responsible for the inspection of construction sites for compliance with professional engineering principles and specifications, and coordinating related project requirements on both new and re-construction “Restoration” projects. Field Inspectors can expect to inspect large or specialized construction sites for compliance with technical construction requirements. In addition, Inspectors may be required to facilitate meetings with contractors and clients, and approve changes.  

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews plans and specifications for standard or routine requirements and calculates material amounts.
• Submits detailed reports for contractor, owner/client.
• Answers questions and concerns from Project Manager, Contractor, Owner/Client and other parties involved as needed.  
• Measures repaired areas and verifies quantities in order to approve contractor pay requests.
• Completes reports detailing inspection results, quantities of materials used, and daily activities.  
• Completes daily inspection log at site and prepares draft transmittal reports.
• Coordinates testing. Some project manual development work may be required.
• Responsible for notifying TRC of any unsafe and/or unforeseen conditions immediately upon discovery.
• Reports hours for each project in Deltek at the end of each day.

Reasoning Ability

• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as to the best course of action.  
• Able to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Able to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

Language and Communication Skills

• Able to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.
• Able to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.
• Able to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Education & Experience

• B.S. in related field 
• EIT License preferred
• 3 years of experience in structural and building envelope inspections

 Working Hours

• Weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 1 hour for lunch. Occasional weekend and early or late hours are required to complete project work.
• Work is performed at a TRC office, or on a job site. 

Requirements

• Field inspectors work independently. The ability to keep accurate records is required for such information as inspection locations, mileage, samples, and time spent conducting an inspection. The work day is spent in a variety of locations and requires travel between locations.
• Must be able to work at a construction site where the typical environment includes but is not limited to: equipment noise, minimal dust, exposure to weather conditions, etc. 
• Must be able to ride a swing stage and/or boom lift in order to perform inspection and physical testing work, which includes significant heights which could be over 40 stories.
• The ability to climb stairs in a short period of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lb.
• Must have a clean driving record and valid Diver License from the state of Florida. Consent to MVR screening is required of any individual hired for the position.
• A company vehicle may be available for intermittent use, however, employees must have their own reliable transportation to go between job sites. Mileage reimbursed.